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How to get fromKo Phuket to Vientianeby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Phuket to Vientiane by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HKT - VTE
    3h 25m
    $120–210

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train
    27h 28m
    $77–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khaibus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Nong Khai
    26h
    $84–89

  4. Drive  1,467.5 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Vientianecar car 1,467.5 km
    21h 7m
    $263–380

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane HKT - UTH
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    4h 19m
    $85–195

  6. Bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    26h 30m
    $78

Ko Phuket to Vientiane by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,190.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Ko Phuket, Thailand and Vientiane, Laos?

Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Chan Tour operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khai twice daily. Tickets cost $62 and the journey takes 24h. Wonderly Travel also services this route once daily.

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